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DS11 TFU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 TFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 163,108 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 163,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 158,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 151,919 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 151,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 145,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 138,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 128,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 112,223 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,904 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 97,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 79,435 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four . Also rear tyres bald on inner edges . Nail in near side rear . (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 79,434 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four . Also rear tyres bald on inner edges . Nail in near side rear . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 63,782 miles

reverse lamp innoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,891 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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DS11 TFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 78,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS11 TFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS11 TFU registered?

DS11 TFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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